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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 136.05 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 136.05 and 72.58 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 136.05 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/136.05 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 136.05 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 9,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874.51/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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